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Discussion Topic: I walked all the way around the block today!
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 Lauralai
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10-29-2004 @ 1:19 AM |
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Joined: Jul. 2004
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I haven't been able to walk around the block for two years.
Today, with support and encouragement from my
psycologist, I finally did it!
I felt awful for a great deal of the time. We'd go to the next
tree, the next sidewalk square; at one point I would take just
one step. It took nearly an hour. But I did it and I know now
that I can, shaky legs, heart pounding, racing heart and mind
and all.
I feel some hope now. You all know how hard these things
can be, but know that you CAN do it. Now I just have to keep
doing it until I truly believe in myself. We can get better, we
can live life.
I am so grateful to have a place to talk to people who'll
understand just how special it is to be able to walk
somewhere.
TTFN
Lauralai
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| inmyhead |
10-29-2004 @ 5:55 PM |
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Excellent! When I first started having panic attacks, walking too far from home was rough. I would be fine in the car going to the store but once I got to the store, i had the "fight or flight" feelings.
One day I decided, 'I'm not leaving this store until I get rid of the panic'. I don't think I ever got rid of the panic but I walked around the store 3x (along the back wall) before I finally went to the register.
There are times I still go through similar situations but I believe that one experience (trying to fight it) helped me a great deal.
Good Luck! Keep going!
Dave
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| dCheryl |
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10-30-2004 @ 2:52 PM |
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How wonderful for you Lauralai. You must be feeling pretty good about yourself! What a great accomplishment!
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| Paredyshka |
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11-18-2004 @ 6:34 PM |
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I remember when I first started leaving the house after a long time. It was so grueling to just get down the street and back. I got a bicycle and kept practicing and practicing and gradually I pushed the boundaries of my "safe zone" quite a ways. It takes a lot of courage. You should be very, very proud, and keep practicing 
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11-18-2004 @ 11:53 PM |
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Lauralai, Congratulations! It brings tears of joy to my eyes.
What a great acomplishment. Sounds like you have a very commited psycologist too.
Cheers to you!
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| GuardedOptimism |
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11-19-2004 @ 2:27 AM |
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I'm so happy for you. You're a fighter. We're all fighters here. Don't get discouraged if you have a setback. Just remember we're all going through the same thing and we're all here for you. You give me great hope. I'm agoraphobic and the only thing I can really do is walk my dog. Life tests us. Keep fighting and keep us posted.
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